Originally from Saint Louis, Missouri, USA and having worked in the California wine industry, Mary Schneier first joined Wairau River in 2016. She’s passionate about Chardonnay and is has an incredible talent for making it.
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Introducing Marlborough’s newest eatery Meet Marlborough’s newest Eatery – familiar location, brand new offering Almost a year on from the temporary closure of Marlborough’s iconic Wairau River Cellar door and restaurant, the question on everyone’s lips can finally be answered. The short answer is – yes, your favourite venue is reopening before Summer, but not as
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Originally from Saint Louis, Missouri, USA and having worked in the California wine industry, Mary Schneier first joined Wairau River in 2016. She’s passionate about Chardonnay and is has an incredible talent for making it.
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Originally from Saint Louis, Missouri, USA and having worked in the California wine industry, Mary Schneier first joined Wairau River in 2016. She’s passionate about Chardonnay and is has an incredible talent for making it.
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Winter warmers – the perfect match Braised Beef Ragu with Pappardelle This month we partnered with the impressive family-owned Greenlea Butcher Shop to bring you this hearty winter recipe by Roz McIntoch in NZ House & Garden. Like Wairau River, Greenlea is a family owned and operated business with a strong sense of community. More
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An Interview with a Winemaker Meet Nick Entwistle, Chief Winemaker at Rose Family Estate. Nick studied winemaking at Lincoln University then spent a few years as a travelling winemaker, working vintages in the USA, Canada, France, Denmark and New Zealand. This experience has defined his winemaking philosophy and style with 2024 marking his 25th vintage
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Limited edition Reserve Rosé is here but not for long – buy today!
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Mussel chowder makes a great lunch for friends and is always popular with the family for weekend meals, and it’s a firm favourite at our winery restaurant. 1kg / 35oz mussels in shells1 large or 2 medium onionsI Tbsp canola or other oil1 large carrot2 large celery stalks2 medium-sized potatoes50g / 2oz butter1/2 cup standard
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No scent is quite as evocative as the smell of mulled wine. The rich aromatics of cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg fill the air with warmth and comfort. PREP TIME: 5 mins | COOKING TIME: 20 mins | SERVES 6 Ingredients1 orange1 lemon1 lime100g caster sugar3 whole cloves2 cm piece of ginger peeled and sliced1 nutmeg
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In case you missed our June newsletter, you can read all the news here. We review winter meal habits, introduce our new curated collection of Winter Wine 6-pack and also share our favourite recipe for hearty Thai Green Curry – perfect for winter!
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